Rule 568 — Signal or Permission to Enter Main Track

1. (a)A train or transfer must not foul or enter a main track, nor re-enter one after having cleared it, except by signal indication or until permission has been received from the RTC .
2. (i)ensure that there are no conflicting trains or transfers within, or authorized to enter, the controlled block affected; and
3. (b)When entry to the main track is to be made at a non-electrically locked hand operated switch, or at a switch where the seal on the electric switch lock is broken, such permission from the RTC must include the direction and route to be taken and must be in writing. The locomotive engineer must be made aware of the circumstances before moving. Before issuing such permission the RTC must;
4. (ii)block at Stop all devices controlling signals governing trains or transfers into the affected controlled block.
5. (c)The RTC must maintain signal blocking and not permit any opposing train or transfer to enter the controlled block until the protected train or transfer has cleared the controlled block. Signal blocking against following trains or transfers must not be removed nor may following trains or transfers be permitted to enter the controlled block until the conductor or locomotive engineer, of the train or transfer being protected, has reported that the train or transfer has entered the main track and is moving in the authorized direction. EXCEPTION: Permission is not required to enter or re-enter the main track at a hand operated switch within the limits when authorized by Rule 566, 567 or 577.

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